Cherry Almond Scones Delightful and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cherries (pitted)
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• to taste sugar additional sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds, stirring to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and almond extract.
6. Pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
8. Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
9. If desired, sprinkle a little sugar on top of each scone for added sweetness and crunch.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on the edges and lightly browned on top.
11. Allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.